Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York

Summary

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York is a regional health plan, part of Elevance Health (BCBS in 14 states), offering dental, medical, and vision coverage operating in 14 states. Claims route under payer ID 803, with 11 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 45-120 days, with applications through Anthem Provider Portal / Availity, and CAQH is used for credentialing data. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes a few days.

At a glance

Payer ID

803Also seen as 00303, 00803, 00803R, 10043, 303, 4437 and 5 more

Also known as

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York - Medicare Advantage, Anthem HealthChoice Assurance, Anthem Insurance Companies, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield New York, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield New York (Medicaid Reclamation)

Uses CAQH

YesApplication route: Payer portal application

Service area

CA, CO, CT, GA, IN, KY, ME, MO, NV, NH, NY, OH, VA, WI

Clearinghouse transaction setup

Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.

Common questions

What is the payer ID for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York?

The payer ID for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York is 803. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 00303, 00803, 00803R, 10043.

How long does Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York provider enrollment take?

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York provider enrollment typically takes 45-120 days from application to effective date. Timelines vary by state, plan, and how complete the application is.

Does Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York require CAQH?

Yes. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York uses CAQH for credentialing data, so keep the provider's CAQH profile current and attested before applying.

Does Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York require ERA enrollment?

Yes. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes a few days.

What states does Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York cover?

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York operates in CA, CO, CT, GA, IN, KY, ME, MO, NV, NH, NY, OH, VA, WI. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.

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